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the spot will be commurkented to you by telegraph,

time you each Ilong

otherine by th

arrangements so tà Equipment and arms.

10.

Aloo the

Upon the receipt of final instructions you

should procsed with the formation of the battalion.

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must be understood that the onlistments are to bo gradual,

Be it is not good policy to have too momy sun in a Botte-

11on whose services will expire in the some month.

11.

You ghould submit as early as possible your

proposals no to the unifore of the battalion, and in the

meantime, you are authorised to obtain aucj: serviceable

warm clothing us may be absolutely necessary.

12. You will receivo in due course when the desti-

nation of the battalion has boon mottled, instructions 20

to the pay dusica, and the manner in which you will

obtain funds for the nucessary paynonta, in connectior

with the formation and maintenance of tho Battalion.

Por the prosunt you will drew such funds as you may

require from the Chief Paymastor at Hong Kong and render

to him a monthly account of your dlaburcements.

necessary formo and vouchero will be supplied to you.

The

13.

You are authorised to communiante until further

ordero, direct with this Office on all points, connected

vith